Celebrate Valentine's Weekend in Downtown Burlington!

Kick off your Valentine's Day weekend by shopping for the perfect gift in Downtown Burlington!

Saturday, February 12, shop for the perfect gift in Downtown Burlington! Participating retailers will be hosting local entrepreneurs during a "Pop-Up" event and will have sweetheart specials from local businesses.

Then celebrate in one of your favorite Downtown eateries and drinkeries! Many of the Downtown restaurants will have special dining experiences for the weekend, be sure to RSVP!

Check out the participating retailers on Downtown Burlington Iowa Facebook Page!
Put It On Downtown's Tab

The award winning "Put It On Downtown's Tab" campaign is back!

Stay tuned for exciting offers and events at the local eateries + drinkeries in Downtown Burlington! You never know where Downtown Partners will be next!

Eat, Drink + Shop Local

Contact Downtown Partners at 319-208-0056 for more information.
Seeking Farmers Market Vendors

Although it is still winter, Downtown Partners is looking forward to the 2022 season of the Jefferson Street Farmers Market!
 
The Jefferson Street Farmers Market Steering Committee is offering a discount to returning seasonal vendors who sign up in advance, as well as for new seasonal vendors - only $120 a space for the entire 22-week season.

If you are interested in being a vendor for the 2022 season, please apply here at the Jefferson Street Farmers Market page.

The market will take place on Jefferson Street on Thursdays from 4:30 to 7 PM beginning May 5.

Follow the Jefferson Street Farmers Market Facebook page for news about the weekly market.
A Very Vintage Market

Saturday, July 16, 2022, A Very Vintage Market is back!

Vendor applications for A Very Vintage Market are now online.

Follow the A Very Vintage Market Facebook page for news about the event.
TIGER Project - Preparing for Construction

On November 10 & 11, Downtown Partners, Inc. presented a 2 day session on "Surviving Construction" to support building and business owners in the Downtown district. With support from the City of Burlington, DPI was able to host Jay Schlinsog and Robin Bostrom from Main Street Iowa to facilitate round tables, peer discussions and consultations regarding the streetscape project.

A customized version of "Preparing for Construction Guide", outlining ideas and proposed implementation activities were delivered and will be utilized in the Downtown District.

This guide can be found here: Preparing for Construction

For more information please contact Amy Moyner at amoyner@greaterburlington.com or 319-208-0056.
TIGER Project

The City of Burlington was awarded a $17.5 million Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery grant in 2018, using the money to revamp the Riverfront and Main and Jefferson streets in the Downtown District due to the flood mitigation and sewer separation project.

Portzen Construction, Inc. has finished work on the 800 block of Jefferson Street for the Winter. On the Riverfront, boat ramps are being poured and will continue work through the Winter. Water main and sanitary sewer connection is taking place in the parking lot of Memorial Auditorium and on the North side of the Port.

Follow the most recent updates at:
burlingtoniowa.org
The 2021 - 2022 Greater Burlington Leadership Class Announces Group Project

Annually, participants of Greater Burlington Leadership are tasked with working as a group to provide a project that will improve the community and make an impact on others, while learning to work as a team, broaden their network, delegate, manage conflict, and speak in public.

Members of the 2021 - 2022 Burlington Leadership Class are excited to announce their group project! They will be raising money for a ‘Welcome to Burlington’ historic mural.

Public art helps bring culture and a vibrant welcome to the community. The mural will be located on the side of a building on Court Street, between Main and Front Streets.

Stay tuned for more details.
Photography Lightbox Loans

Thanks to a gift from the Small Business Development Center, Main Street District businesses can borrow a lightbox from the Partnership.

Utilizing a lightbox enhances small product photography helping to maximize the effectiveness of your business marketing.

Take your product photography to the next level! 

Call 319-752-6365 for more details.
Other great things happening in Downtown...

Thanks to the Downtown merchants and building owners who are keeping the sidewalks cleared of snow for the comfort and safety of their customers. Everyone appreciates the effort!  

The Downtown Burlington, Iowa Facebook page has passed 11,000 Likes - hope you are among them!

The Port of Burlington Welcome Center is open; Sunday – Saturday 10 AM – 4 PM. The store is also available online. Items may be picked up on site or shipped to any destination in the U.S. Follow the Port of Burlington Welcome Center on Facebook to stay in the know of when new products are added.
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Downtown Partners, Inc. 
Board of Directors 2021
 
Todd Darnall - Chair
McConnell Lofts
 
Jerry Johnson - Past Chair
Burlington Capitol Theater
 
Tom Burch - Treasurer
Farmers & Merchants Bank & Trust

Mercedes Ponce - Chair Elect
Titan Broadcasting & Digital Group

Kansha Tiwari
Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission
 
Diane Smrdel
Stitch 'n Smile
 
Matt Rinker
City of Burlington
 
Todd Ackerman
World Insurance
 
Vanessa Watson
Great River Health

Suann Wells
The Beancounter
Coffeehouse & Drinkery

Alec Cornick
Universal Fitness

Angie Hedges
Heritage Hill Wellness

Chelsea Stevens
Burlington Vintage & Co.

Jerilyn Horn
Jerilyn Horn Kitchen & Bath Design Company

Jessica Gerling
City of Burlington

Chad Bird
City of Burlington